Description
Oven Roasted Whole Chicken is a classic dish that brings comfort and flavor to your family table. This easy recipe yields a tender, juicy chicken with perfectly crispy skin, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With a simple blend of spices and the option to stuff the cavity with aromatics like onion and garlic, every bite bursts with savory goodness. Plus, it’s versatile enough to serve hot for dinner or use leftovers in sandwiches and salads throughout the week. Gather your loved ones and enjoy this delicious roast chicken that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 medium onion
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF (218ºC).
- Prepare the chicken: remove giblets and pat dry with paper towels.
- Stuff the cavity with halved onion (and optional garlic or lemon).
- Mix oil and spices into a paste; rub all over the chicken.
- Roast for 70-90 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165ºF (74ºC), basting occasionally.
- Allow resting for five minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of a whole chicken (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg